Blocking and Cribbing

Course Description 

Many jobs involve using lifting tools like hydraulic jacks, cranes, and truck hoists. While these tools are often reliable and frequently used, it’s crucial to remember that any lifting device can fail. If you’re positioned under a load during a failure, the consequences could be severe, potentially leading to injury or even death. To prevent such incidents, it’s essential to properly block or crib raised equipment. This course aims to teach fundamental blocking and cribbing safety principles and show how to apply them effectively. It’s ideal for anyone working with heavy equipment or engaged in blocking and cribbing tasks.

Course Objectives 

• Recognize the necessity for blocking and cribbing.
• Recall how to select safe materials and equipment for blocking and cribbing.
• Identify general blocking and cribbing safety principles.

Requisite Knowledge 

None